Senior Notebook

The 9th Annual COA Championship Golf Tournament and Gala golf tournament is set for Aug. 27 at the Slammer and Squire course at World Golf Village.

Highlight of the two-day event is the gala at 6 p.m. Aug. 26 at River House, 179 Marine St. The gala is highlighted by silent and live auctions.

Caring Partners receive a multitude of benefits including a golf foursome and eight tickets to the gala.

And gala tickets can be purchased for businesses or individuals. Contact COA’s Becky Yanni at 209-3685.

Memory enhancement:

Learn simple strategies to give your brain a boost and participate in classes that focus on cognitive stimulation, education and socialization. A memory enhancement group meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Blvd. Call Michele at 209-3647

Listen Up:

Join Susan Johnson and Mary Lou Belmont from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays on WFOY Newstalk 1240 am for “ he Brew Times Two.” Featuring special guests, give-away prizes, and romantic advice. Call-in number is 797-1919. Or email questions to: brewtimes2@gmail.com.

COA benefit:

It’s time for the 15th Annual Columbia Restaurant Community Harvest Program.

Simply enjoy lunch or dinner at the Columbia Restaurant during the month of September and you will receive a “ballot” with your meal check. Mark the Council on Aging as your charity of choice and a portion of your bill will be donated to COA by the Gonzmart family, founders of the Columbia Restaurant. Call Becky Yanni at 209-3685 for details.

Van service:

Round trip van service for veterans to the VA Medical Center, Gainesville, is available. The van, provided by Disabled American Veterans Chapter 6, will leave no later than 6:15 a.m. from the VA Clinic, Old Moultrie Road. To schedule transportation call 209-3710 and ask for veteran van scheduling.